1. family and parenting
2. babies and toddlers

Revised October 16, 2014
November 2014
Programs offered at
Our Place, Family Resource and Early Years Centre
154 Gatewood Road, Kitchener N2M 4E4 Telephone: (519) 571-1626
www.ourplacekw.ca and www.earlyyearsinfo.ca
Registration
REGISTRATION for the November programs will begin on Monday
Fax: (519) 571-0621
Programs at Our Place are
for Children from birth to 6
years and their parents or
caregivers.
Parents and caregivers are
required to remain at the Centre
during the programs.
October 20th at 1:30 p.m. **Programs requiring payment must be made in
person with cash/cheque payment made at time of registration. For families
requiring financial assistance please call 519-571-1626 ext. 25 before registration
starts**
Register for: Baby Basics, Baby Connections, Colour it
Up@Victoria Hills CC, Fit Kids, Infant Massage, Newcomer Parent
Support Program and Parenting in a New Society
**Beginning October 20th, registration for programs requiring
payment will be taken each day starting at 10:30am IN
PERSON ONLY. These programs include:
Creative Cooking @Forest Heights CC
Many children attending our
programs have severe
allergies. Help keep them
safe by not bringing peanuts
or nut products into our
Centre. Thank you for your
co-operation
Register for One is Fun and Guest Speaker Series one week at a
time, starting the week before each group.
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Please remember to arrive on time.
Pre-registered spaces in the programs will only be held until 9:15
a.m. Please call if you cannot attend or are going to be late.
*Early Years Programs are free to participate however some programs
require a small fee for materials. If you are in need of financial assistance,
please call 519-571-1626 ext. 25*
***Please note; most programs end by 2:30 p.m. daily. Check program
descriptions for current times and dates***
Centre Hours
Monday to Thursday
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Saturday*
9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday*
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
*please note; participants
will be asked to sign
themselves in before
participating in programs
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**this calendar shows what programs are running daily, please refer to description for exact program times**
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1 Morning
Drop In Playtime-ORANGE
ROOM
Dad’s and Kids Drop InGYM
Music and Movement
3
Morning
Drop In Playtime
Drop in Sensory Play
Early Learning Programs
Parents together
Stork Secrets
Music and Movement
4
Morning
Drop In Playtime
Drop in Sensory Play
Colour it Up @Victoria Hills
Early Learning Programs
Parents Together
Speaker-‘Creating Holiday
Cards’ with Julie Dyck ($10 fee)
Afternoon
Baby and Me Discovery
Fit Kids
Community Café
Early Learning Programs
Creative Cooking @Forest
Music and Movement
Afternoon
Drop In Playtime
Growing Healthy Together
Newcomer Parent Support
Baby Basics
Heights
Evening
Preparing for Parenthood
10
Morning
Drop In Playtime
P.O.M.B.A.
Early Learning Programs
Parents together
Stork Secrets
Music and Movement
Afternoon
Baby and Me Discovery
Fit Kids
Community Café
Early Learning Programs
Creative Cooking @Forest
Heights
11
Morning
Drop In Playtime
Drop in Sensory Play
Colour it Up @Victoria Hills
Early Learning Programs
Parents Together
Speaker-‘Vaccines and Dealing
with Minor Childhood
Illness!’with WR Nurse
Practioner-led Clinic
Music and Movement
Afternoon
Drop In Playtime
Growing Healthy Together
Newcomer Parent Support
Baby Basics
5
Morning
Drop In Playtime
Early Learning Programs
Parents together
Parenting in a New Society
Social Club
Creative Cooking
Music and Movement
Afternoon
Drop In Playtime
Artistic Infants
Baby Blanket Time
Artastic
Infant Massage @Country Hills
Evening
Positive Discipline
Drop In Playtime
Drop in Sensory Play
One is Fun
Music and Movement
12
6
Morning
Drop In Playtime
‘Learning is Child’s Play’ at
Centreville-Chicopee
Terrific Two’s
Meet with an RECE
Music and Movement
7
Afternoon
Drop In Playtime
Make the Connection
Get Set Learn After School-@ Queen Elizabeth PS
Music and Movement @Old
Navy
13
Morning
Drop In Playtime
Early Learning Programs
Speech/Language Support
Parents together
Parenting in a New Society
Social Club
Creative Cooking
Morning
Drop In Playtime
‘Learning is Child’s Play’ at
Centreville-Chicopee
Terrific Two’s
Meet with an RECE
Music and Movement
Afternoon
Drop In Playtime
Make the Connection
Music and Movement
Afternoon
Drop In Playtime
Artistic Infants
Baby Blanket Time
Artastic
It Takes Two to Talk
Get Set Learn After School-@ Queen Elizabeth PS
Infant Massage @Country
Hills
8
Morning
Drop In Playtime- GYM
Artastic- ORANGE ROOM
Music and Movement
Infant Massage
Music and Movement
Afternoon
Peer Worker Training
Drop In Playtime
14
Morning
Peer Worker Training
AUTISM SERVICES
Drop In Playtime
Terrific Two’s
Artastic
Baby Blanket Time
One is Fun
Preschool Fun
15
Morning
Drop In Playtime- GYM
Artastic- ORANGE ROOM
Music and Movement
Music and Movement
@Kitchener Market
Family Storytime
Infant Massage
Music and Movement
Afternoon
Peer Worker Training
Drop In Playtime
Evening
Evening
Preparing for Parenthood
Morning
Peer Worker Training
Drop In Playtime
Terrific Two’s
Baby Blanket Time
One is Fun
Preschool Fun
Family Storytime with Let’s
Read
Positive Discipline
Drop In Playtime
Drop in Sensory Play
One is Fun
Music and Movement
17
Morning
Drop In Playtime
Drop in Sensory Play
Early Learning Programs
Parent Council Meeting
Parents together
Stork Secrets
Music and Movement
Afternoon
Baby and Me Discovery
Fit Kids
Community Café
Early Learning Programs
Creative Cooking @Forest
Heights
Evening
Preparing for Parenthood
24
Morning
Drop In Playtime
Drop in Sensory Play
Early Learning Programs
Parents together
Stork Secrets
Music and Movement
Afternoon
Baby and Me Discovery
Fit Kids
Community Café
Early Learning Programs
Creative Cooking @Forest
Heights
Evening
Preparing for Parenthood
18
Morning
Drop In Playtime
Drop in Sensory Play
Colour it Up @Victoria Hills
Early Learning Programs
Parents Together
Speaker –‘Understanding
Emotional Health’ with
Public Health
Music and Movement
19
Afternoon
Drop In Playtime
Growing Healthy Together
Newcomer Parent Support
Baby Basics
Morning
Drop In Playtime
Early Learning Programs
Parents together
Parenting in a New Society
Social Club
Creative Cooking
Music and Movement
Afternoon
Drop In Playtime
Artistic Infants
Baby Blanket Time
Artastic
Baby Blanket Time @ Country Hills
Evening
Positive Discipline
Drop In Playtime
Drop in Sensory Play
One is Fun
Music and Movement
25
26
Morning
VISION SCREENING
Drop In Playtime
Colour it Up @Victoria Hills
Early Learning Programs
Parents Together
Speaker –‘Building Healthy
Families’ with Kathy Elliott
Music and Movement
Afternoon
Drop In Playtime
Growing Healthy Together
Newcomer Parent Support
Baby Basics
20
Morning
Drop In Playtime
Early Learning Programs
Parents together
Parenting in a New Society
Social Club
Creative Cooking
Music and Movement
Afternoon
Drop In Playtime
Artistic Infants
Baby Blanket Time
Artastic
Baby Blanket Time @ Country
Hills
Evening
Positive Discipline
Drop In Playtime
Drop in Sensory Play
One is Fun
Music and Movement
2
Morning
Drop In Playtime
‘Learning is Child’s Play’ at
Centreville-Chicopee
Terrific Two’s
Meet with an RECE
Music and Movement
Afternoon
Drop In Playtime
Make the Connection
It takes Two to Talk
Get Set Learn After School-@ Queen Elizabeth PS
21
27
28
Morning
Drop In Playtime
‘Learning is Child’s Play’ at
Centreville-Chicopee
Terrific Two’s
Meet with an RECE
Music and Movement
Afternoon
Drop In Playtime
Make the Connection
It takes Two to Talk
Get Set Learn After School-@ Queen Elizabeth PS
Morning
Peer Worker Training
Drop In Playtime
Terrific Two’s
Artastic
Terrific Two’s
Baby Blanket Time
One is Fun
Preschool Fun
Family Storytime
22
Morning
Drop In Playtime- GYM
Artastic- ORANGE ROOM
Music and Movement
Music and Movement @Old
Navy
Infant Massage
Music and Movement
Afternoon
Peer Worker Training
Drop In Playtime—Orange
room only
Morning
Drop In Playtime
Terrific Two’s
Artastic
Terrific Two’s
Baby Blanket Time
One is Fun
Preschool Fun
Music and Movement
@Kitchener Market
Family Storytime
Infant Massage
Music and Movement
Afternoon
Centre closed for staff
training
29
Morning
Drop In Playtime- GYM
Artastic- ORANGE ROOM
Music and Movement
GENERAL INFORMATION
Registration
**Registration for Get Ready for School begins Monday November 3rd starting at 10:30am.
Registration will be taken IN PERSON only. **
Registration ballots for the new session of Social Club and Creative Cooking will be available
starting Monday October 20th. Here are the steps to register:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Obtain a form from the front desk staff or visit our website to download a form
Fill out the form with the required information by November 1st.
Place in the jar at the front desk counter or e-mail to [email protected]
We will draw names for the upcoming session on November 3rd. (Participant
numbers will depend on Early Learning program needs.)
5. Staff will contact those whose name was put on the list to inform them they have
a 48 hour period in which to confirm their registration with payment.
Programs requiring payment must be paid upon registration. If you are in need of financial assistance, please
call 519-571-1626 ext. 25 BEFORE registration.
Refunds requested before program starts will be subject to a $5 administration fee. Refunds will not be
processed once programs have started.
Centre Housekeeping
If you or your children are ill, we ask you do not attend programs. If you are registered in a program, we
ask you call the centre and let us know you will not be attending that day.
Programming can be held out in the Outdoor Learning Area at any point during the Early Learning programs.
We ask that you dress your child for the weather outside.
Please remember your indoor shoes. For safety reasons, we can not allow wet boots or shoes into the
gym or classrooms.
Tours for new families visiting our centre will be done daily Monday to Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Thursday,
Friday and Saturday tours will be done on an ‘as needed’ basis.
In our efforts to ensure the safety of everyone in our centre:
- We ask that if you have a ride that is coming to the centre to pick you up – please let the front desk
reception know. If we know that you are expecting someone to check in and ask for you, we will
ask them to sign in and they can come to find you. If we do NOT know of any pick up
arrangements, we will ask the person to wait in the front hall while we come and find you. We ask
that EVERYONE signs in as they arrive in the centre as this helps keep Our Place a safer place for
everyone.
- We do lock the front doors daily from 3:30-4:00 p.m. Monday to Thursday. The office will remain
open during this time but anyone arriving at the centre must ring the bell to gain entry. We thank
everyone in advance for their cooperation.
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PROGRAMS FOR PARENTS/CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN BIRTH TO AGE 6
Program
Art-Tastic
Come out and explore your creativity in a room full of various art
supplies. This program provides the opportunity for families and
children to have the freedom to explore and create wonderful
artistic masterpieces in an art filled environment.
*younger siblings from birth to two are welcome to attend*
Dad’s and Kids Drop In
Calling all Dads, Grandpa’s and Father Figures of Kids…come out on
Saturday mornings to spend time with other families in the gym. It’s a
great way to spend time with the kids, participate together in fun and
games, songs and stories, friendship and laughter!
Drop-In Playtime
Parents, caregivers and children can play and learn together. We
offer an assortment of gross motor activities for all age groups in
the Orange room and Gymnasium. Play with your children and
meet other families in this unique setting. Support and resources
are provided for children and families.
Age
Time/Location
Dates
Ongoing
2–6
years
Wednesday
1:00-2:30 p.m.
Friday
9:00-11:00 a.m.
Saturday
9:30-11:00 a.m.
Saturday
Birth to
six
years
Birth to
six
years
Register/
Drop In
NO
COST
Drop In
NO
COST
Drop In
NO
COST
Drop In
NO
COST
Drop In
NO
COST
Drop In
(cancelled Nov 7)
Ongoing
(cancelled Nov 1)
November 1
9:30-11:00 am
Monday to Saturday
9:30-11:30 am
Ongoing
Tuesday to Friday
12:30-2:30 pm
(cancelled November 28)
**please note: the Orange room part of Drop In Playtime will end at
11:00 am**
A wonderful addition to our Drop in Playtime is the Outdoor Learning Area.
Great opportunities for gross motor development await children outside. We
encourage our families to use the Outdoor Learning Area as an opportunity
for children to enrich their learning experiences.
Drop In Sensory Play
Spend time with your child in a calming environment designed for
sensory stimulation of all types. This ASD-friendly program is
open to all children birth-6 years and their parents, caregivers and
therapists.
Family Story Time
Families come together with children from to listen and participate
in fun and interactive stories and activities that promote literacy
within the family. Stories offered by Our Place’s Early Learning
Staff **On Friday November 7th Alma Fullerton along with Let’s
Read will be joining Family Storytime. During this interactive
session Alma will be reading her book ‘Community Soup’. Each
family will receive their very own copy to take home!
Fit Kids
Come and join us for this fun-filled energy boosting program,
geared to families with children 2-6 years. Our Educators will offer
your family a time to play, exercise and create a healthy snack
together.
*younger siblings from birth to two are welcome to attend*
‘Learning is Child’s Play’@Centreville-Chicopee CC
A play based early learning drop in program for children and their
parents/caregivers that supports optimal learning and healthy
development. Support and resources are provided for children
and families.
Ongoing
Cost
Wednesday
6:00-8:00 pm
Birth to
six
years
Birth to
6 years
2-6
years
old
Monday and Tuesday
Ongoing
9:30-11:00 a.m.
(Cancelled November
10 and 25))
Wednesday
6:15-7:30 p.m.
Ongoing
Friday
Ongoing
10:30-11:00 a.m.
**Friday
10:00-11:00 a.m.
November 7
Monday
November 24
to
December 15
NO
COST
Register
or
Drop In
September 4
to
December 18
NO
COST
Drop In
Ongoing
NO
COST
Drop In
1:00-2:30 p.m.
Thursday
2-6
years
old
9:15-11:15 a.m.
Birth to
6 years
old
Monday to Saturday
11:30-12:00
Wednesday
7:30-8:00 pm
**This program is geared to children 2-6 years, however younger siblings
are welcome to join in.**
Music and Movement
A time for families to move and groove together. A great way
for children and parents/caregivers to let off a little steam in
the gymnasium, while moving, singing and exercising
together.
Music and Movement @ Old Navy—Sunrise Plaza
Move and groove with us at Old Navy! A great way for
children and parents/caregivers to let off a little steam while
moving, singing and exercising together.
Music and Movement @ the Kitchener Market
Move and groove with us in the Upper Level of the Kitchener
Market! A great way for children and parents/caregivers to let
off a little steam while moving, singing and exercising
together.
Preschool Fun
A play based program for children 2-6 years and their
parents/caregivers. Play, explore, and discover together in an
environment that sparks a child’s curiosity. The program includes
creative play both indoor and outdoor. Our Registered Early
Childhood Educator is available to consult with and to provide
information and resources to support optimal learning and healthy
development.
Birth to
6 years
old
Friday
10:30-11:15 am
November
7 and 21
NO
COST
Drop In
Birth to
6 years
old
Friday
10:00-10:45 am
November
14 and 28
NO
COST
Drop In
2-6
years
Friday
Ongoing
NO
COST
Drop In
9:15-10:15 am
*this program is geared to ages 2-6 however younger siblings are welcome to attend*
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PROGRAMS FOR INFANTS BIRTH TO 12 MONTHS
Program
Artistic Infants
It’s never too early to support your child’s self-expression! This
program will allow families with babies less than 12 months to explore
different baby-safe art materials, and take home the end result. Each
session will end with a short circle of songs and rhymes. Be sure to
bring extra clothes and a towel for drying your baby as this creative
process will get MESSY!
Baby Basics
Having a new baby is a time of change, discovery and often many questions.
Come out and meet other new parents and learn about your baby with a
Registered Early Childhood Educator. Topics include crying, sleeping, feeding,
brain development, taking care of you, and playing with your baby.
This program is geared towards parents with infants birth to six months only.
Baby Blanket Time
Parents and caregivers of babies under 1 year old can meet and
socialize together. Learn songs, rhymes and finger plays to play with
your baby. After the songs, stay to play with the Early Learning Staff
and other parents. Bring your baby’s favourite blanket along!
Age
Time/Location
Dates
Cost
Register/
Drop In
Birth to
12
months
Wednesday
Ongoing
NO
COST
Drop In
Nov 18
to
Dec 16
NO
COST
Register
1:00-1:45pm
OR
2:00-2:45pm
Ongoing
NO
COST
Drop In
Wednesday
Nov 19
to
Dec 17
Birth to
6
months
1:00-1:45pm
OR
2:00-2:45pm
Tuesday
1:00-2:00 pm
Wednesday
Birth to
12
months
@ Country Hills CC
1:00-1:45pm
Friday
9:15-10:15 a.m.
Baby Connections
This adult and infant program focuses on building early literacy skills
through the use of simple songs, rhymes and books. Families will be
provided with resources to facilitate practice at home. Join the fun and
see that it’s never too early to foster a love of literacy and learning in
your little one.
*this program is suitable for all parents regardless of home language or
literacy level*
Baby and Me Discovery
Early brain development is heightened by interactions that include all five senses.
This program will focus on activities that foster attachment and learning through
the use of music and other sight, sound, smell, touch and taste sensory
experiences. Families are also able to seek parenting information, resources,
referrals and support through their peers and our qualified staff.
Infant Massage
Parents with babies under 12 months will learn how to massage their
babies in a comfortable and relaxing environment. Our facilitators are
trained by the International Association of Infant Massage and will
teach techniques that will help to relax the baby and relieve common
physical discomforts.
Make the Connection
A fun and interactive program for parents with babies, from birth to twelve
months, to develop strong attachment skills and help the baby to feel safe, good
about herself, discover his world and knowing when to take a moment to stay
connected. Parents and babies come together during a portion of the group for
videotaping, songs and stories.
*Payment for programs are due at time of registration, if you are need of financial
assistance please call 519-571-1626 ext 25*
Early Learning Programs
Early Learning Educators provide a play based environment that sparks
children’s curiosity and follows their interests. Both the indoor/outdoor
environments are incorporated to support optimal learning and development.
Children explore and learn with other children and educators. Parents are
welcome to stay and participate with their child or attend a parenting program.
Support and resources are provided for children and families.
Pre-registered spaces available during some parenting programs.
** Monday A.M. infant room and Wednesday A.M. drop in spaces for
children’s program are limited**
Birth to
12
months
Birth to
12
months
Birth to
12
Wednesday
Birth to
12
months
12
months
and
walking
***Parents and Caregivers are required to remain at the Centre during the
children’s programs.
Stork’s Secrets
Pregnant Mothers and Mothers of babies under two years have an
opportunity to talk with peers about their experiences with the changes and
challenges of Pregnancy and the Post-Partum Adjustment Period. Moms
will discuss their feelings of anxiety, depression and feeling overwhelmed.
Information on the importance of Self Care, Community Resources, Health
Issues, Healthy Relationships and building Circles of Support.
--
NO
COST
Ongoing
NO
COST
Drop In
Friday
10:45-11:45 a.m.
October 31
to
November
21
NO
COST
Register
Thursdays
October 9
to
December
4
$15
Register
6:15-7:00pm
Monday
1:00-1:45 p.m.
OR
2:00-2:45 p.m.
1:00-3:00 p.m.
Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday
5
Ongoing
Register
Material
Cost
NO
COST
Register
and
Drop In
NO
COST
Register
with
Jennifer
Jordan
519-5711626
ext 26
9:15-11:15 a.m.
Monday
12:45-2:30 p.m.
Monday
9:30-11:15 a.m.
Early Learning programs available for children during group.
This group in ongoing, participants can join in at any point during the
session.
Drop In
Ongoing
Nov
5-26
months
birth to
12
months
Register
@WebReg
#167280
September
15
to
December
15
PROGRAMS FOR TODDLERS 12 TO 24 MONTHS
Program
One is Fun!
Age
Time/Location
Dates
Cost
Register/
Drop In
12-24
months
Wednesday
6:15-7:00 p.m.
Ongoing
NO
COST
Drop In
Parents and caregivers of children from 12-24 months meet and
socialize together. Our Registered Early Childhood Educator will
lead the group in singing songs, rhymes and stories with the
parents and children. Feel free to ask staff questions about Child
Development and interact with other parents.
Early Learning Programs
Early Learning Educators provide a play based environment that
sparks children’s curiosity and follows their interests. Both the
indoor/outdoor environments are incorporated to support optimal
learning and development. Children explore and learn with other
children and educators. Parents are welcome to stay and participate
with their child or attend a parenting program. Support and resources
are provided for children and families.
Friday
Ongoing
Register
weekly
Session #1
9:15-10:15 am
OR
Session #2
10:45-11:45 am
12-24
months
Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday
Ongoing
NO
COST
Register
and
Drop In
NO
COST
Register
with
Jennifer
Jordan
519-5711626
ext 26
9:15-11:15 a.m.
Monday
12:45-2:30 p.m.
Pre-registered spaces available during some parenting programs.
** Monday and Wednesday A.M. drop in spaces for children’s
program are limited**
***Parents and Caregivers are required to remain at the Centre
during the children’s programs.
Stork’s Secrets
--
Pregnant Mothers and Mothers of babies under two years have
an opportunity to talk with peers about their experiences with the
changes and challenges of Pregnancy and the Post-Partum
Adjustment Period. Moms will discuss their feelings of anxiety,
depression and feeling overwhelmed. Information on the
importance of Self Care, Community Resources, Health Issues,
Healthy Relationships and building Circles of Support.
Monday’s
9:30-11:15 a.m.
Early Learning programs available for children during group.
This group in ongoing, participants can join in at any point during
the session.
6
September
15
to
December
15
PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN 24 TO 36 MONTHS
**THESE PROGRAMS ARE ON A ‘FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS’—SPACE IS LIMITED
IN THE EARLY LEARNINGPROGRAMS**
Program
Age
Time/Location
Dates
Cost
Register/
Drop In
24-36
months
Thursday and Friday
October 2
to
November
28
NO
COST
Program Full
Ongoing
NO
COST
Register and
Drop In
TIME
DATES
COST
Register
/Drop In
Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday
Ongoing
NO
COST
Register and
Drop In
Terrific Two’s
This program focus’ on strengthening the parent/child relationship
by building on the following skills: play, praise, positive support,
learning to set limits and managing behaviours.
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Delivered in partnership with Our Place Family Resource Centre
and Family and Children’s Services.
**Early Learning programs available**
Early Learning Programs
Early Learning Educators provide a play based environment that sparks
children’s curiosity and follows their interests. Both the indoor/outdoor
environments are incorporated to support optimal learning and
development. Children explore and learn with other children and
educators. Parents are welcome to stay and participate with their child
or attend a parenting program. Support and resources are provided for
children and families.
24-36
months
Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday
9:15-11:15 a.m.
Monday
12:45-2:30 p.m.
Pre-registered spaces available during some parenting programs.
** Wednesday A.M. drop in spaces for children’s program are
limited**
***Parents and Caregivers are required to remain at the Centre
during the children’s programs.
PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-6
PROGRAM
AGE
Early Learning Programs
3-6
years
Early Learning Educators provide a play based environment that sparks
children’s curiosity and follows their interests. Both the indoor/outdoor
environments are incorporated to support optimal learning and
development. Children explore and learn with other children and
educators. Parents are welcome to stay and participate with their child
or attend a parenting program. Support and resources are provided for
children and families.
9:15-11:15 a.m.
Monday
12:45-2:30 p.m.
Pre-registered spaces available during some parenting programs.
** Wednesday A.M. drop in spaces for children’s program are
limited**
***Parents and Caregivers are required to remain at the Centre
during the children’s programs.
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SPECIAL INTEREST PROGRAMS
PROGRAM
Growing Healthy Together
This program is suitable for pre-natal women with limited
supports in the community. The group will learn about eating
well for you and your baby, get tips on cooking and meal
preparation, meet other women, share questions and concerns
about your pregnancy and prepare for birth and your new baby.
Also available--healthy snacks, free food vouchers, market
dollars, free child care and bus tickets, support from health care
professionals, breastfeeding support and information about
community services.
AGE
TIME
Tuesday
-1:00-2:30 p.m.
DATES
COST
REGISTER/
DROP IN
September 9
to
December 16
NO COST
Register with
Public Health
at
519575-4400
OR
Drop in
The Growing Healthy Two-gether Program is part of a national
project called the Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program and is
funded by Public Health Agency of Canada, Mosaic Family and
Counselling Centre and the Region of Waterloo Public Health
Department.
Breastfeeding Café
Drop in for this weekly café! Meet other breastfeeding moms
and get support from trained peer breastfeeding buddy
volunteers. Ask your questions about breastfeeding and learn
more about community resources.
-Wednesday
2:00-3:00pm
September 17
to
December 17
NO COST
Drop In
This program is held at the Country Hills Community
Centre 100 Rittenhouse Rd. Kitchener.
Get Set Learn Afterschool at Queen Elizabeth Public
School
--
Thursday
3:15-5:15 pm
October 9
to
December 11
NO COST
Register with
Project Read
519-570-3054
--
Monday
November 10
NO COST
CLOSED
REGISTRATION
This family literacy program focuses on building early literacy and
numeracy skills. The leaders of this group will provide parents along
with their pre-school and school age children ways to incorporate
literacy and math into every day activities as well as show the links to
school curriculum. Building on literacy play, parents and children
together will participate in activities that promote having fun reading
and playing with books. This program is delivered in partnership with
Project Read, Our Place-Ontario Early Years and Wilfred Laurier
University.
P.O.M.B.A.
Parents of Multiple Births Association (P.O.M.B.A.) meet monthly
to socialize, celebrate and strategize with other parents of
multiple births. Having twins or more can be a challenging yet
rewarding experience.
10:00-11:30 a.m.
Early Years Programs in the Community:

Centreville-Chicopee Community Centre
141 Morgan Ave. Kitchener
741-2490

Country Hills Community Centre
100 Rittenhouse Rd. Kitchener
741-2596

Forest Heights Community Centre
1700 Queens Blvd. Kitchener
741-2621

Highland Stirling Community Group
216 Mill St. Kitchener
745-9408

Kingsdale Community Centre
80 Wilson Ave. Kitchener
748-6463

Kitchener Market
300 King St. E Kitchener
741-2287

Old Navy Sunrise Plaza
1400 Ottawa St S. Kitchener
568-7462

Salvation Army Parent Child Resource Centre
75 Tillsley Drive, Kitchener
745-3351

Sunbeam Early Years Drop-In Centre,
Pioneer Park Christian Fellowship Church ,
8
68 Biehn Dr. Kitchener
744-9223
PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS
PROGRAM
Creative Cooking
Experience the fun of food! This hands-on program allows
participants to explore wonderful recipes that connect health, family
and friends. Presented by Kathy Elliott, Community Nutrition Worker.
(5 week program). Payment for programs are due at time of
registration, if you are need of financial assistance please call 519571-1626 ext 25.
** Early Learning programs available**
Creative Cooking @ Forest Heights Community Centre
Experience the fun of food! This hands-on program allows
participants to explore wonderful recipes that connect health, family
and friends. Presented by Our Place's, Community Nutrition Worker.
(6 week program). Payment for programs are due at time of
registration, if you are need of financial assistance please call 519571-1626 ext 25.
** Early Learning programs are not available**
AGE
TIME
DATES
COST
Register
/Drop In
Wednesday
November 19
to
December 17
$25
Material cost
Register by
ballot
November 3
to
December 8
Material cost
-9:30-11:15 am
--
Monday
1:00-2:30 p.m.
$40
Register
Colour It Up! @Victoria Hills Community Centre
This program helps families make changes in how they eat. It gives
participants the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to eat more
vegetables and fruit each day. In each session there are discussions,
activities, recipes and snacks that help families to overcome
challenges and build confidence in their ability to eat more vegetables
and fruit.** Early Learning programs are not available**
Community Café
Engage in conversation in this new program facilitated by Angie King,
PHW at Our Place. Angie will start the conversation with a topic of
interest with the group guiding the discussion. Guest speakers will be
invited for specific areas of interest.
--
Tuesday
October 28
To
December 16
NO COST
Register
Monday
Ongoing
NO COST
Drop In
1:00-2:30 p.m.
(cancelled Oct 13)
NO COST
Register
weekly
November 18
to
December 16
NO COST
Register
November 19
to
December 17
NO COST
Register
9:30-11:00
a.m.
--
Guest Speaker Series
Tuesday
-Parents and caregivers will participate in workshops
dealing with a variety of parenting and family life topics.
Guest speakers specialize in the specific topics,
presentations are interactive and ideas are shared that
parents and caregivers can take away and practice with
the children.
9:30-11:15
a.m.
Nov
4
“Let’s talk
Immunization
!”
“Creating
Holiday
Greeting
Cards”
($10 fee)
Nov
11
“Understanding
Emotional
Health”
Nov
18
*Early Learning Programs available for children *
Nov
25
“Building
Healthy
Families”
Newcomer Parent Support Group
This program is geared to New Canadian parents of infants less
than 18 months. The goal of attending this program is to increase
English language, parenting and social skills.
Early Learning programs available for children over 12 months.
--
Tuesday
1:00-2:30
p.m.
Parenting in a New Society
We welcome parents from different countries to meet weekly to learn
about life in Canada, parenting resources, ourselves and make new
friends! Program delivered by Focus for Ethnic Women and Our
Place’s Peer Worker
*Early Learning Programs available for children during this group. *
Parent Council Meeting
Wednesday
-9:30-11:15
a.m.
Parents and Caregivers meet monthly in an advisory capacity to provide input in
program planning and activities at Our Place. They share the goal of helping to
strengthen the sense of community at Our Place. In addition, the Parent Council
considers ideas and strategies that help meet the needs of all other Parents and
Caregivers who participate in the centre. Meetings are open for all who are
interested in participating in an ongoing basis and/or offering suggestions.
**RSVP to [email protected] starting
November 10th**
**Limited Early Learning Programs available**
Monday
November 17
NO COST
Register
9:30-11:15
a.m.
Parents Together Drop-In
A Program where parents and caregivers can meet to share ideas, parenting
challenges and receive peer support from other parents and caregivers.
Parents/Caregivers can read and relax while their children are involved in our
Early Learning Programs. The Resource Library and the Parents Together Room
are available for use during this time.**No Pre-Registration available for this
program. Children can participate in the Early Learning Programs if space is
available.
** Monday A.M. infant room and Wednesday A.M. drop in spaces for children’s
program are limited**
Monday,
Tuesday,
Wednesday
--
September 3
to
December 17
NO COST
Drop In
NO COST
Register
NO COST
Register by
ballot
9:30-11:15
a.m.
Positive Discipline in Everyday Parenting
Positive discipline is an approach to parenting that teaches children and guides
their behaviour, while respecting their rights to healthy development, protection
from violence and participation in their learning. Positive discipline is based in
research on children’s healthy development and effective parenting, and founded
on child rights principles. **Early Learning programs are not available during this
8-week program.
Wednesday
--
6:00-8:00 p.m.
October 8
to
December 3
(cancelled Oct 22)
Social Club
Come and join us for coffee and a light snack while we share the events of the
day to day life as a parent/partner/friend. Each week we will discuss current
events, parenting issues, relationships, finding time for yourself and whatever
else is on your mind. This is a program facilitated by Our Place’s Peer Health
Worker, Angie King. (5 week program) *Early Learning Program available for
children during this group. *
Wednesday
9:30-11:15 am
--
9
November 19
to
December 17
SERVICES
PROGRAM
Autism Services Waterloo Region
The focus of this service is to strengthen community
cohesion with a vision for all families who have a child with
Autism Spectrum Disorder access support and direction
required for their unique situation. Support is provided to all
families, with or without a diagnosis and regardless of age to
discuss what resources are available to them in order to
make informed decisions.
Breastfeeding Buddies
Trained volunteers who provide 1:1 on-site or telephone
support for breastfeeding moms and help connect them with
community supports and resources. They listen, provide
encouragement, respond to questions/ concerns, share
common experiences and information.
Please see reception for information on how to contact
the Breastfeeding Buddies
Community Outreach Program
DO YOU HAVE CHILDREN AND NEED HELP FINDING
RESOURCES FOR
YOUR FAMILY? A Family Outreach Worker can assist you
to find ways to connect with services you and your family
may need.
Funded by the Region of Waterloo Social Services
Family Resource and Toy Lending Library
Books, Resource Kits, Toys and Videos available for
parents and caregivers to sign out. We have a computer
with internet access that adults can use along with many
other resources. Staff will be available to assist in finding
information on child development, parenting, family life and
community resources. We have a laminator and a dye
cutter also! Many ideas on choosing age appropriate
activities and books for children will be offered. Drop in to
visit and play in the Library.
**A $15 fee for the year is required for a membership to the
Toy Lending Library.
KidsAbility Preschool Speech and Language
A Speech Language Pathologist from KidsAbility will offer
weekly Speech and Language Support for children,
parents, caregivers and staff.
**For an individual meeting please book your appointment at
the Reception Desk at Our Place or phone 571-1626. Drop In
Support also available.
Meet with a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE)
Here is an opportunity to consult one on one with a Registered Early
Childhood Educator who can provide support around information and
resources on child development and early learning topics, and
connect children and parents with community resources, programs
and developmental tools to further support their child’s optimal
learning and healthy development.
**For an individual meeting please book your appointment at the
Reception Desk at Our Place or phone 571-1626. Drop In
Support also available.
Vision Screening
The University of Waterloo, School of Optometry will be performing
vision screenings for children 6 months to 6 years of age. The
examination will include an assessment on your child’s visual acuity,
eye coordination and depth perception. Questions you may have
regarding you or your child’s vision can be answered.
Zero2Six
Do you have questions about your child’s social and emotional
development or behaviour?? Individual consultation sessions with the
Zero2Six specialist (KidsLink/Lutherwood) will provide resources,
strategies and answers questions related to your child’s behaviour or
specific parenting challenges related to sleeping patterns, eating,
independence or your relationship with your baby or child under age
6. Appointments can be made at Our Place, in person or by
calling 571-1626
AGE
TIME
DATES
COST
REGISTER/
DROP IN
Birth
to six
Friday
November 14
NO COST
Drop In
NO COST
Drop In
9:30-10:30
am
--
--
--
Tuesday and
Wednesday
ongoing
9:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m.
Monday to
Friday
9:00 a.m. to
12:00 p.m.
Monday to
Thursday
12:30 to 3:00
p.m.
Wednesday
6:30 to 8:00
p.m.
Saturday
9:30 a.m. to
12:00 p.m.
--
--
Wednesday
Ongoing
Please call
(519) 5711626
ext. 23
for more
information
--
Drop In
$15 for
Toy lending
member-ship
November 12
NO COST
Register
October 9
to
December 11
NO COST
Register
November 25
NO COST
Register
November 18
NO COST
Register
9:00 to 11:30
a.m.
Thursday
9:30-11:30 am
--
Tuesday
6 months
to
6 years
old
9:00 a.m. to
12:00 p.m.
Tuesday
Birth to
6 years
9:30 a.m. to
12:30 p.m.
10